Senior Finance Service Delivery Manager - Financial Accounting

Location: PH - Philippines - A5R0   
Goodyear Talent Acquisition Representative: Jermian Verdera  
Sponsorship Available:  No
Relocation Assistance Available: No 

Primary Purpose of the Position

• Leads the GBS Manila Finance Service Delivery Team supporting General Accounting, Intercompany and FP&A processes, in terms of people, performance and transformation.  Provides strategic direction as well key decisions around the Finance Transformation activities impacting the center
• Liaise, coordinate and resolve issues with key stakeholders including global, regional and local country Controllership
• Ultimate responsibility to maintain integrity of accounting processes and internal controls. Responsible to lead the coordination/execution of audit work of PwC, SOX and IA teams
• Drive quality and efficient General Accounting, Intercompany and FP&A* Operations as defined in SLAs, and operational scorecards

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• In partnership with the CI team, continuously look for opportunities to improve process and cost efficiency in operations that will support the Company's Finance Transformation initiatives
• Provide leadership in the resolution of issues, operational, financial, or control related, with internal and external stakeholders.  Internal stakeholders would be GRBS associates but also local FDs and Controllers
• Ultimately responsible to maintain robust system of internal controls, including compliance with SOX regulations. Ensure that identified control and internal audit gaps are remediated on a timely basis              
• Effectively coordinate the scheduling of the various audit engagements (SOX, IA, External) to enable a smooth execution and minimal disruption to business operations
• Promote and retain talent through continuous learning and development opportunity                    

Qualification

• Tertiary qualifications preferably with a major in finance and/or accounting.  Certified accounting qualifications – CPA
• 10-15 years in corporate accounting in a management position preferably in a multinational organization 
• Previous experience in shared service operations
• Experience with audit procedures and controls
• Experience in managing large teams and stakeholders with diverse culture
• Accounting / auditing experience in a large, global independent registered accounting firm with US GAAP experience is desired
• CPA or similar professional certification is a must
• Lean Six Sigma Certified is a plus; Ability to drive and sustain performance and promote a culture of change
• Ability to influence functional leaders outside of Finance in driving cost and process efficiencies and strong control environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to support a global team that supports different timezones

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